Associate General Counsel

Posted 15 April by Deutsche Bank
Competitive salary
London , South East England
Permanent, full-time
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Job Description:

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Associate General Counsel

Department: Legal

Location: London

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures - but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We're looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That's why we are 'Investors for a new now'.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients' financial future. And in return, we'll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry's greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Team / division overview

The DWS legal team based in London is looking to recruit a lawyer. The primary focus of the role is to support Technology, Infrastructure and Sourcing (TIS) matters, such as global information security, intellectual property software and general technology law related matters. The TIS lawyer provides advisory and transactional support, including drafting and negotiating agreements, related to technology, software (such as SaaS), data processing (together with the relevant Data Protection Officer), intellectual property (excluding patent matters), outsourcing activities (including in relation to IT-agreements) and general procurement services; as well as providing counsel for other infrastructure related matters and transactions including restructurings, acquisitions, divestitures and comparable activities such as transitional services in relation to TIS issues. The TIS lawyer understands the existing and emerging regulatory requirements affecting DWS in many jurisdictions and works to ensure that agreements and transactions meet these requirements.

The London legal team is a friendly, collegial and dynamic team. We are looking for a team player who enjoys working with lawyers and non-lawyers alike. The position also requires close collaboration work with DWS legal colleagues in multiple jurisdictions, including the US, Germany and Luxembourg. An ability to build relationships with business colleagues and quickly win their confidence is of paramount importance.

Role Details:

As an Associate General Counsel you will (be):
  • Managing DWS legal risk and protecting the integrity and reputation of DWS.
  • Partnering with Risk, Compliance, Audit and others to provide a proactive integrated risk management approach.
  • Understanding the existing and emerging regulatory requirements affecting DWS with respect to TIS and working to address these requirements.
  • Providing TIS legal support including:
  • Advise on issues related to information security and cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property, digital interface (website) and other IP/IT related issues and incidents and stay abreast of all relevant regulations in this regard.
  • Draft, negotiate and advise on contracts related to matters including, but not limited to, intellectual property (including index and market data licenses), technology (infrastructure and software), real estate, outsourcing and other vendor contracts.
  • Provide legal advice on data protection matters and assist with drafting template data protection clauses.
  • Assist with engagement letters.
  • Provide legal advice on patent, trademark, brand management, copyright, trade secrets and other forms of intellectual property protections.
  • Advise on business continuity and recovery and resolution requirements.
  • Provide legal advice for intra-group services and other internal agreements.
  • Develop and maintain contractual templates/standardized contractual terms.
  • Assist in the development of policies, processes and procedures to govern outsourcing and vendor risk management and contract management processes throughout their lifecycle.
  • Assist in developing and providing training on vendor legal risk related matters to internal business clients.
  • Assist in support of web-based disclosures/disclaimers and terms and conditions.
  • Manage and coordinate with outside counsel on certain contract negotiations and drafting.
  • Work closely with Compliance and the Risk Functions.
  • Participate in or represent the legal department on various internal committees.
  • Troubleshooting, including dealing with disputes and other legal and commercial issues.
  • Advising the business in relation to regulatory change which may impact the business and assisting in the implementation of the same; and
  • Supporting initiatives related to information security and cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property, digital interface (website) and other IP/IT related issues.
We are looking for:
  • Experience of working in a dynamic international environment and have an ability to relate to different business perspectives and approaches to arising issues.
  • Experience in dealing with complex multi-jurisdictional situations.
  • Solid knowledge of global information security, intellectual property software and general technology law related matters, either gained in-house or in private practice.
  • Good organisational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
  • An awareness of regulatory change in the global information security, intellectual property software and general technology law space.
  • A practical approach to problem solving.
  • An understanding of how to manage external counsel, including agreeing fee estimates and scope of assignments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good commercial sense.
What we'll offer you:

At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it's important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you

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